Senior Scene

In an effort to meet the needs of seniors, “Senior Scene” includes news items of interest to senior citizens as well as important information about senior centers and Councils on Aging within each of the communities in our region. An abridged list is published on the last Sunday of each month. The complete list, updated weekly, is published on our website, www.southcoasttoday.com

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Posted Jan. 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Posted Jan. 25, 2013 at 12:01 AM

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In an effort to meet the needs of seniors, “Senior Scene” includes news items of interest to senior citizens as well as important information about senior centers and Councils on Aging within each of the communities in our region. An abridged list is published on the last Sunday of each month. The complete list, updated weekly, is published on our website, www.southcoasttoday.com

If you want to publicize an event or specific news for or about seniors, please provide us with the material the Tuesday before its Sunday publication.

Material should be sent to Faith Harrington, by e-mail at fharrington@s-t.com, or mailed to The Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford, MA, 02740, c/o Faith Harrington, or faxed to (508) 997-7491. If you have questions, contact us at the e-mail address or by calling (508) 979-4437.

COGNITION and HEALTHY Aging Study: Looking for interested volunteers between ages of 60 and 80. Must speak English and have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses and contacts are fine), and have transportation. Study will be held at UMass Dartmouth; compensation will be $25 for 1.5 hours. For more information or to make appointment, email: cnslab.umassd@gmail.com or call (508) 999-8761.

TELEPHONE REASSURANCE PROGRAM: Call center to sign up to have someone call to check in on you. Free.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Medical drivers.

SHINE COUNSELORS: Always available to help with health insurance concerns. Can determine if your qualify for the Government to stop deducting the Medicare Part B Premium of $99.90 from your Social Security check each month. They can also complete the Mass. Health application for you free of charge, if you meet the income and asset limits. Call (508) 979-4029 and ask for Lucille.

HEALTHY BY CHOICE: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 12, with Patty Perryman, if you are overweight, have diabetes, high blood pressure or depression this is for you.

COMMUNITY CARES FOR CAREGIVERS: 1 p.m. Feb. 25, presented by Community Nurse and Hospice.

SINGLES SENIORS SUPPER CLUB: 4-6 p.m. first and third Tuesday of every month. $3 call the Friday before by noon to reserve your seat.

OSTEOPOROSIS CLASS: 8:45- 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays.

CHAIR YOGA: 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays, $3. Modified yoga that allows you to participate without having to get on the floor. You may do it seated or standing using the chair for balance. Will leave you revived and relaxed.

ACRYLICS ART CLASS: No classes in Dec. or Jan. (Will resume in Feb. at 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays) with Vickie Frazer, acrylics on canvas.

BRIDGE: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays.

ATTORNEY GENERAL CONSUMER MEDIATOR: second Tuesday by appointment.

FRIENDS OF FAIRHAVEN COUNCIL ON AGING: Promotes and encourages community interest in the well being of the Fairhaven Seniors. Come and share your fund-raising ideas. Meets second Tuesday of month. For more info call Anne at (508) 979-4029.

TRANSPORTATION: Market Basket every Wednesday, Friday alternating between Wareham and Fairhaven. Medical visits: to Wareham area on Monday mornings and Thursdays afternoons; to the Dartmouth and New Bedford area Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings; to the Plymouth area the 4th Tuesday afternoon of the month; to the Boston area 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

VETERAN'S SERVICES: 9 a.m.- noon, Paul Provencher, will be available at the COA the third Wednesday of every month from 9 A.M. to Noon. Please call the COA at (508) 946-2490 to schedule an appointment.

BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS: 10:30 a.m. second, fourth Wednesdays.

H.U.G: 1-2:30 p.m. Fridays. Hearts Understanding Grief.

FOOD PANTRY: Donations accepted for food pantry.

BINGO: 1:30 p.m. Fridays.

NEW GATRA ROUTE: transportation to Taunton. Call before 1 p.m. day ahead.

PROJECT LIFESAVER: keep track of loved ones in your care who might be in risk of wandering. Contact Lt. John Walcek at police department (508) 295-1212.

POOL, DARTS: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Daily.

SENIOR BOOT CAMP: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Daily.

CRIBBAGE: 10-11:30 a.m. Mondays.

AEROBICS: 9:45-10:45 a.m. Mondays.

SENIOR CIRCUIT: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays.

SENIOR STRETCH: 8:30-9:39 a.m. Monday-Friday.

YOGA: 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 4:45 p.m. Thursdays

QUILTERS: 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

CHAIR EXERCISES: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays.

WHIST: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays.

REIKI: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays.

SIGN LANGUAGE: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

HEALTH CLINIC: 9 a.m. Thursdays.

BINGO: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays.

MUG N' MUFFIN: 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays.

BRIDGE: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays.

SENIOR TAIJI: 6 p.m. Thursdays; 11-11:45 a.m. Fridays.

SHINE: Call COA.

GROCERY SHOPPING: Call COA.

DIAL A RIDE: Call COA.

FOXWOODS TRIPS: second Tuesday. Call Yvonne (508) 295-2674.

FRIENDS OF WAREHAM'S ELDERLY: President Yvonne at (508) 295-7595. Meetings held at Multi-Service Center, although group is not part of COA. Lunch, chat, meet new friends, play cards, read books, air conditioning, nutrition program. Call Larry Gaines at gaines475@aol.com or (508) 295-7595.

WESTPORT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOME DELIVERY SERVICE: The Westport Free Public Library now offers home delivery of books, Audio books, DVDs, and more to home bound Westport residents. Call (508) 636-1100 for more details.

PROJECT LIFESAVER: bracelets available to locate Alzheimer's, autism, down syndrome, dementia patients and others who have related cognitive issues. Bracelets cost $300 but are free to Westport residents thanks to Eagle Scout Candidate Benjamin Brayton who presented Friends of the WCOA with check for $6,000 as his Eagle Scout Project. Contact Andrea or Phyllis for information.

HEATING ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES IN NEED: The Salvation Army will be open to all qualifying candidates for the “Give the Gift of Warmth” campaign to those in need. Call Phyllis or Andrea at the COA for more info.